91344NSW Certificate II in ESOL

Qualification: Certificate II (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 6545

This course is for adults from language backgrounds other than English who have limited English. The course is designed for students with a minimum English language proficiency of International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR)1, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)3. This will help you participate in the Australian community, progress in your job or do further study. Before you enrol in this course you need to have an interview. The interview will help to make sure this is the right course for you, in terms of your current English language skills and your future goals. Please contact your campus about this before you enrol.

Career Opportunities: Students who successfully complete this course will have developed the English language skills to help them access further vocational education, employment or community participation.

Articulation: Students who successfully complete this course may be eligible to enrol in the 91342NSW Certificate III in English for Further Study TAFE NSW Course no 4194, the 91124NSW Certificate III in English for Employment TAFE NSW Course no 4888 or the 91127NSW Certificate III in English for Vocational Purposes TAFE NSW Course no 11211.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for this course. The course is designed for students with minimum English language proficiency of International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 1, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)3.

Modules/Units
Core:
NSWTESL205A	Use English to produce routine spoken texts
NSWTESL206A	Listen and respond to routine English texts
NSWTESL207A	Read and respond to routine English texts
NSWTESL208A	Use English to write routine texts
Elective:
ICAU1128A	Operate a personal computer
ICAU1129A	Operate a word processing application
ICAU1130A	Operate a spreadsheet application
ICAU1131A	Operate database application
ICAU1132A	Operate a presentation package
ICAU1133A	Send & retrieve information using web browsers & email
NSWTESL201A	Use English to participate in simple spoken exchanges
NSWTESL202A	Listen and respond to simple English texts
NSWTESL203A	Read and respond to simple English texts
NSWTESL204A	Use English to write simple texts
NSWTESL209A	Use a limited range of English language speaking skills relevant to a specific vocational area
NSWTESL210A	Use a limited range of English language listening skills relevant to a specific vocational area
NSWTESL211A	Use a limited range of English language reading skills relevant to a specific vocational area
NSWTESL212A	Use a limited range of English language writing skills relevant to a specific vocational area
NSWTESL213A	Identify a variety of English pronunciation features
NSWTETH201A	Operate in a diverse study environment
NSWTETH202A	Access support services in a diverse study environment
NSWTINT102A	Identify job opportunities
NSWTINT203A	Identify workplace rights and responsibilities
NSWTLRN101A	Organise personal learning environment
NSWTLRN104A	Identify link between current study and broader learning environment
NSWTLRN106A	Identify own essential skills
NSWTLRN107A	Participate in the learning environment
NSWTNMY103A	Use maps and identify shapes in highly familiar contexts
NSWTNMY104A	Use data handling in highly familiar contexts
NSWTRDG104A	Apply basic critical literacy skills
NSWTSFM106A	Identify essential options for living in Australia
NSWTSFM206A	Devise strategies for living in Australia
NSWTSFM207A	Evaluate strategies for living in Australia
NSWTTCH101A	Develop literacy using technology
NSWTTCH103A	Use everyday technology

Applying and Enrolling:

Semester 2, 2008:

Campuses:

Ballina - contact the campus on (02) 6681 8900.
Lismore - contact Lorraine Jenkinson on (02) 6623 0270.
Port Macquarie - c ontact Lisa Rushton on (02) 6581 6200

Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute Application form by 31 October, 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Ballina - Part-time day, 5 hours per week for 36 weeks, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.
or
Byron Bay - Part-time day, 5 hours per week for 36 weeks, Tuesday 9.30 am to 3.00 pm.
Information and enrolment session Thursday 29 January 2009, 10.00 am, Room CG.03.
You will also need to attend an interview and assessment before enrolling.
Ring (02) 6681 8900 to arrange an appointment.

Lismore - Part-time day, 6 - 10 hours per week for 18 - 36 weeks, Wednesday to Friday, 9.30 am to 3.00 pm.
Contact Lisa Weingarth on (02) 6623 0271 to enrol.
Information sheet, Lismore Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 404KB)

Murwillumbah - Part-time day. Enrolments are held throughout the year.
Contact Johnathan Bader on (02) 6672 0800 to discuss ebrolling in this course.

Port Macquarie - Full-time or Part-time. Students need to attend and Interview and Assessment before commencement.
Contact the Heda Teacher, Lisa Rushton on (02) 6581 6200 to discuss enrolling in this course.